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New rule: Max Booze Bus riders 30WINONA, April 10, 2004 -- Effective immediately no more than 30 people can be on the city-sponsored Booze Bus at one time, City Clerk Monica Hennessy Mohan said. The firm rule was laid down after repeated rowdyism by drunk college students taking the free shuttle home from downtown bars. Hennessy Mohan said that drivers have recently raised safety concerns, especially the fad du jour -- students, sometimes crammed 60 to a bus, rock the vehicles as drivers try to maneuver them through the streets. The rowdiness has increased in approximately the last three weekends, and it won't be tolerated, said Hennessy Mohan. If the behavior continues to be unruly, suspension will have to be considered, she said. What about putting cops on the buses to maintain order? Absolutely not, said Hennessy Mohan: "Police have too many other calls during bar time." The service, free to students, costs $32,400 a year -- the city paying 60 percent, the colleges 40 percent.
Reporters: Colleen Harer and Sarah Lang
Background: Booze Bus driver: Enough
Background: Almanac: Booze Bus funding
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Unopposed, Finke wins top spotWINONA, Minn., April 10, 2004 -- The student vice president at Winona State University, Dusty Finke, won his uncontested bid for president in an online election that ended Friday. Finke received 589 votes over four days of electronic balloting.
Tim Donahue won a three-way race for vice president over Rotney O'Shea and Ryan Predmore.
For treasurer Cassie Daubner defeated Sze-Yee Lau and Crystal Zett.
There were thee Student Senate open slots with fewer declared candidates than positions -- education senator, health senator, and senior senator.
Background: The whole slate
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BASEBALL (MEN'S): SMU 7, Carleton 6; SMU 10, Carleton 2.
GOLF (WOMEN'S): Riverport Invitational (final day): Nebraska-Omaha 682 (1st), South Dakota State 682 (2nd), WSU 688 (3rd), South Dakota 708 (4th), Concordia 769 (5th).
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Krage: "Shut the hell up and teach"WINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- As the campus awaits university President Darrell Krueger's decision non campus flags, principals on the the marathon Winona State continuing uttering their it's-almost-over post-mortems. Council member Gerry Krage, blames some members of the Faculty Senate who "have most definitely made this a partisan issue." Whether you support President Bush, Sen. John Kerry, or Ralph Nader, the same flag flies over all three campaigns, Krage said. The flag, he added, is the nation's symbol, not a symbol for a political party. The flag issue began when Republican students pushed for a U.S. flag in every classroom, which ended up in a procedural firefight. At the height of the crisis, Krage said a handful of Faculty Senate members were trying to control the process, and he called for other profs not to allow a vocal minority to run the university. Krage, A Marine veteran, said that faculty members who the flag as an oppressive symbol should deal with partisan issues on their own time: "They should shut the hell up and teach."
Asked to respond Krage's comments, faculty President Mary Kesler said the friction surrounding the "flag flap" came largely by misunderstandings. With larger institutions, such as 8,000-student Winona State, processes just take longer than some people would like, Kesler said. The flag project, she said, took so long because it got off to a slow start, not gaining approval as rapidly as the College Republicans expected and then got "off-track." It has taken a while for the entire project to get back on track, she said.
Kesler said another misunderstanding was that people hadn't understand the role of Faculty Senate in the approval process. Republican students had felt slighted by the Faculty Senate when they couldn;t get an audience.; According to Kesler, the only student group that procedurally makes proposals in front of Faculty Senate is the Student Senate. There was was some confusion for Faculty Senate, she aid, when the College Republicans asked to make their proposal. She added that the proposal didn't require the approval of Faculty Senate -- only the Senate's review and the option for comment to university administrators.
The crisis eased in February when Krueger leapfrogged the Republican classroom proposal and created a campus-wide task force to review the presence and display of flags on campus. The task, with faculty and student and other members, in effect rejected the Republican classroom proposal and laid out recommendations to Krueger for more flags and more prominent display. Those recommendations have been endorsed by both the Faculty and Studenty senates. Krueger is waiting for endorsements from two campus labor unions, MAPE and AFSCME, which is expected, before announcing where the university is going on displaying the flag. An announcement from Krueger is expected any day.
Reporter: Colleen Harer
Background: Krueger decision due soon
Dancers bid WSU farewellWINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- Dance seniors at Winoona State University will their choreography in a recital next week with works in tap, jazz and modern forms and also a media documentary. Underclass students also will perform. The seniors are Karen Earp, Sarah Handke, Erin McFarlane and Candy Wordekemper.Date: Friday, April 16
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Main Stage, Performing Arts Center
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Rape support group planned at WSUWINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- A freshman at Winona State University is starting a rape victim support group. Emilie Wiener, a political science major, said that she got the idea after she heard from a friend that someone on her dorm floor had been raped on the way home from a party. Wiener spoke to a campus counselor and found out that four additional people at Winona State had been raped the week before. Pat Ferden, a university counselor who counsels rape victims, said that she estimates there are at least two rapes per week at Winona State. Wiener says that she has a small group of people involved in the planning process. "Right now we are thinking of ways to fundraise for books and movies and reading materials," Wiener said.
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"We are working together to get ideas and start working stuff out so that this can be up and running by next fall," said Wiener. Wiener hopes the group can bring together women to talk and share their experiences: "It's easier to talk to someone that has been through what you're going through, and come out of it. It makes things easier because you can see that this person went through what you did and they can help you." Wiener hopes that the campus counseling center will eventually be able to refer rape victims to the group. This is not a therapy group, said Wiener, but rather a network of people who have shared the same experience and want to help one another. All the information in the meetings would be kept private, said Wiener. Wiener said. Ferden suggested having the members sign a letter of confidentiality. "The most important thing is that the members need to feel safe," said Ferden.
Ferden said that the group could be a positive, healing experience but cautions that hearing other people talk about their experiences could trigger reactions that weren't there before, such as one person in the group feeling a certain way and having another person begin to feel that same way. Rape survivors getting together will inevitably bring people together at different stages of healing, said Ferden. "Whoever is leading the group needs to be ready for some surprises," said Ferden, adding that people may hear things in the group that they may have never thought of and they might become emotional. "It's hard to say whether this support group will be able to pull together members. Some people just don't want to talk about it. They don't want to relive the experience," said Ferden. Ferden estimates that 85 to 86 percent of rapes are alcohol, related. "It may be higher than that but it's definitely not lower," said Ferden.
Reporter: Sarah Lang
Football partier leaves WSU rosterWINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- The name of redshirt runningback Carey Rottman has vanished from the online Winona State University football roster. The change in the roster was discovered Thursday after Rottman, an 18-year-old freshman, pleaded guilty to a variety of charges stemming from a party bust in January. An e-mail query to Mike Herzberg, the university's sports publicist, went unanswered. Coach Tom Sawyer said earlier that he would wait for something definitive in the courts before deciding what sanctions might be appropriate. Rottman's guilty pleas were entered in court Thursday morning. The university's Student-Athlete Code of Conduct gives coaches wide discretion in punishments but suggests banishment for severe offenses. Meanwhile, Rottman was told Thursday to come back to court in May for sentencing.
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Guilty plea on four counts
Sawyer: Rottman can play for now
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Social work honorary inducts 12WINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 --The Winona State University chapter of the Alpha Delta Mu honor society for social work students inducted 12 members:Carol Brogan
Shawn Domke
Kristen Fowlkes
Barbara Hall
Tyler Jordan
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Siri Mossing
Anthony Perno
Erica Spencer
Jessica Vittum
Caroline Young |
Tech expert likens worms to 9-11WINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- A computer network administrator at Winona State University, Stein Kristiansen, sees unexpected attacks from computer worms as terrorism. "There were thousands of networks vulnerable to computer worm attacks, and it is really hard to anticipate them," Kristiansen said in an interview. Recovery from the Blaster, a worm that reeked havoc for five weeks last summer, was almost $300,000 each at several major universities, according to a survey. "The Blaster was a real 9-11 thing," said Kristiansen. No one died over the Blaster worm, but the damage spread like the measles and the aftermath still lingers on. Winona State's technology staff responded to the Blaster quickly and managed to keep the campus computer network up, according to Kristiansen. "Most of the problems with the Blaster worm were fixed that day, but remnants of the Blaster worm were around for another three to four months," Kristiansen said.
Some say that software manufacturer Microsoft is at fault for producing virus-probe and worm-prone software. Kristiansen agrees: "I think Microsoft should be held accountable to some degree for the costs associated in security flaws." He noted, however, that Microsoft has been good at providing"patches," small files that can repair damaged software. "It is really important that people keep updating their computers with anti-virus software and download the Microsoft patches," said Kristiansen. Automated patch distribution and the Norton Anti-Virus software are included in fees that students pay for the laptop program at Winona State.
The current worm that Winona State's technology staff is combating is called Iraqi oil worm. The Iraqi oil worm, also known as Lioten, scans the internet for computers with shared folders and tries to guess passwords, which can cause a lot of damage to computer networks. Unlike other worms that spread through mass e-mailing, the Iraqi oil worm scans the Internet for vulnerable Windows machines that are sharing folders with other users on a home or business network.
Reporter: Amber Dulek
WSU women's golf event setWINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- The annual Winona State University Women's Golf Day is planned for Tuesday, May 18, with a shotgun start at 4 p.m. at the Cedar Valley course. It's a nine-hole event. Registration:
Top WSU recruiter home to ChicagoWINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- After four years as admissions director at Winona State University, Doug Schacke is calling it quits. Schacke decided last fall not to renew his contract on June 1. His reasons are personal, not professional, Schacke said: "My family is in Chicago, I've always been a city person. Winona was a good fit, just not with everything." A top lieutenant, Carl Stange, who has been a Winona State recruiter for 20 years, has been named Schacke's successor. "Freshmen registration will be complete by June 1, and Carl will continue working towards shaping the student body," said Schacke. "More recruiting and advertising efforts will be focused towards Illinois and new market areas." Schacke is also making sure that print publications and mailings are finalized before his departure.
During Schacke's time at Winona State, freshmen enrollment has grown a continuing 8 percent. "For the past four years we've had to limit freshmen applicants," said Schacke. "People are realizing the value of Winona State, I'm glad to be a part of that." Enrollment overall has passed 8,000. "The best part," said Schacke. "is the quality of the students coming in." he noted that the average ACT admissions tests scores for freshmen have climbed from 20.1 in 1998 to 23 in 2003. Also, he said, the the average high school ranking for freshmen has improved from the top 49 percent of their class to the top 27 percent. |
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Reporter: Carmell Loosbrock
Background: WSU hires chief recruiter in-house
Prof discusses war memorialsWINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- A Winona State University historian, Matthew Lindaman, will discuss "Strength in Spirit, Mind, and Body: Memorial Stadiums of World War I" in the liberal colloquium series.Date: Friday, April 9
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Minne lounge
Cost: Free |
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EARLIER NOTES | ART: A junior level course, Graphic Design III, has been proposed for critical analysis credit by prof Rodney Nowosielski.
GEOSCIENCE: A junior-level course, Dynamic Earth, has been proposed for natural science credit in the arts and sciences core by prof Cathy Summa.
HEALTH: The health and human performance deparetment, which went by the abbreviation HHP, changed its named to will health, exercise and ehabilitative sciences, HERS for short.
Reporter: Erik McClanahan
POLITICAL SCIENCE: The third of term ofYogesh Grover as department chair ends in Spring 2005.
Reporter: B.J. Puttbrese |
"Zip Disco" exhibit set at WSU WINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- A student graphic design exhibition, "Zip DiscO," runs through April 22 at Winona State University. Prof Rodney Nowosielski said works include a range of magazine page layouts, newsletters, logos and letterheads and packagedesign, as well as fine art work, including
paintings, drawings and prints. The opening reception:Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Place: Watkins Gallery
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Asian culture program at WSUWINONA, Minn., April 9, 2004 -- Lessons on making egg rolls are part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, which starts Monday at Winona State University. Besides egg rolls, students from Asia will demonstrate how to use chops ticks, said Cheng Xiong, a university coordinator for cultural diversity. Program highlights:
A slide show on the educational experiences of Hmong immigrants. 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Student Union Activities Center, Kryzsko Union.Egg rolls and chop sticks lessons. 6 p.m., Wednesday, Back Lounge, Sheehan dorm.Student poems and literature, followed by reception with dishes inspired by Indian cuisine. 2 p.m., Thursday, Student Union Activities Center, Kryzsko Commons.
Princeton aims at limiting AsPRINCETON, N.J., April 9, 2004 -- To combat grade inflation, Princeton University is considering a cap of 35 percent on the number of As that profs can issue per class. Undergraduate Dean Nancy Malkiel said the proposal would put Princeton into national leadership "in tackling what has seemed an intractable national problem." The proposal now is before the faculty. A Princeton survey has found that 44 percent to 55 percent of grades at the eight Ivy League colleges are As.
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APRIL 9, 2004 |
BASEBALL (MEN'S): WSU 12, Bemidji State 11; WSU 6, Bemidji State 5.
TENNIS (WOMEN'S): Riverport Invitational (first day): Nebraska-Omaha 317 (1st), South Dakota Sate 341 (2nd), WSU 348 (3rd), South Dakota 355 (4th), Concordia of St. Paul 383 (5th).
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 6, Upper Iowa 4; WSU 8, Upper Iowa 0.
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MSUSA seeks Viggiano successorWINONA, Minn., April 8, 2004 -- The search for a new executive director for the Minnesota State University Student Association will begin Friday with the first meeting of the search committee. "It is certainly a relief to have everyone on board," said Sam Edmunds, state chair. The association has gone through some ups and downs the past year, mostly downs. Edmunds calls them "unforeseen circumstances." The former executive director, Frank Viggiano, resiugned at a heated and divisive Jan. 24 board of directors meeting and had his final day on Feb. 20. Viggiano then retracted his resignation in March, and has been on a leave of absence. The Viggiano confusion followed months of rancor in which St. Cloud State voted to leave the association, which is dependent on the St. Cloud student dues. There also was grumbling that MSU-Mankato would walk away.
About the search, Edmunds said: "It would have been ideal to get going right away, but I didn't feel comfortable with the circumstances that have happened between then and now. It is now set in stone that Frank will not be employed through the organization as of April 30." The executive director search will be national. The 12-member search committee includes Edmunds, newly elected state chair Brad Krasaway of Winona State, the association's vice chair, and members of the board of directors. There also are four non-students -- a representative of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, of the Minnesota State Colleges Student Association, of the Inter Faculty Organization and of the association staff. Edmunds said that the job announcement will be advertised for a little over a month. "We will place it in the Chronicle of Higher Ed as well as post it up on Idealist.org and other non-profit websites," he said. Edmunds said he plans to communicate with colleges from other state student associations. Candidates will most likely go through two or three interviews before appearing before the entire board of directors, which will make the final decision. The position is advertised as $35,000 to $65,000 a year.
How have things gone these past two months without an executive director? "I'm real pleased," Edmunds said. "It has affected the organization but not to great extent. The six other professional staff have stepped it up. Personally I have been very busy and have had a lot of work to do." Personnel supervision, finance oversight and maintenance were among tasks that Edmunds had to take over. Even so, Edmunds want a new executive drector in place: "It will certainly be relief for everyone on board, especially for the staff. It's hard not to know who your boss will be." The new executive director is expected to be in place by July, which is also when Krasaway takes office as state chair.
Reporter: Katie Pillsbury
Background: Krasaway's painful road to top
Background: MSUSA budget: 70% travel hike
Background: Viggiano back? Perhaps
Background: Krasaway: We need fresh start
Background: Viggiano resigns after 20 years
Plea deal: Four misdemeanorsWINONA, Minn., April 8, 2004 -- Winona State football player Carey Rottman admitted to a judge that he assaulted a cop -- head-butting him -- as officers were attempting to break up a party near the university's main campus on Jan. 24. In all, Rottman pleaded guilty to four charges, all misdemeanors. Originally Rottman was charged with with third-degree assault, plus two counts of fourth-degree assault, obstruction of the legal process, providing a false ID, underage possession of alcohol, and marijuana possession. In negotiations between Rottman's attorney, Mark Merklewitz, and the prosecutor ahead of Thursday's court appearance, some charges were dropped, including the felonies. According to police, two cops were injured by Rottman while he resisted arrest.
The case attracted special attention because no other Winona State football player had ever faced so many charges. Also, the arrest occurred on a weekend when high school athletes were in town on recruiting visits and some were making the rounds of parties with varsity players. In the courtroom on Thursday, Rottman's parents, from eastern Wisconsin, were in attendance. No fellow football players were there, nor anyone else from the university except news reporters. |
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Reporter: Emily Finley
Background: Rottman: Teammates "supportive"
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EARLIER NOTES | MASSCOM: A new sophomore-level course, Principles of Internet Communication, has been proposed by prof John Weis.
BIOLOGY: A new freshman-level science and policy course, Microbes amd Society, has been proposed by biology prof David Essar.
ADMIN INFO SYSTEMS: The AIS department renamed itself Business Education with its courses carrying the prefix BUED instead of AIS.
ACCOUNTING: Richard
Schneider, department chair, plans to retire in December 2005. His term as chair ends in July 2005. Reporter: Erik McClanaghn
PSYCHOLOGY: Kerry Williams' second term as chair will expire next year.
Reporter: Katie Stater |
Senate keeps higher-ed funds in tactST. PAUL, Minn., April 8, 2004 -- The Minnesota Senate passed its version of a budget that maintains the funding proposed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty for the state college system that includes Winona State University. The sparing of the higher-ed budget came despite cuts of 3 to 5 percent for state agencies. Still ahead procedurally is for the Senate to work out details with a House spending bill. Here are key provisions of the Senate bill:
$1.4 million for low-income students who go into nursing.An additional $2,000 grant to first-generation low-income students.Undocumented students may attend Minnesota colleges at resident rates, if allowed by federal law. Colleges cannot market credit cards to students.
The Senate bill also would require one member of the MnSCU board of trustees to be from labor and one from business.
Background: Colleges escaping further cuts
Bio prof reports on fish studyWINONA, Minn., April 8, 2004 -- A Winona State University biology prof, Neal Mundahl, presented a paper, "Fish Ecology in the Coldwater Streams of Southeastern Minnesota," at a meeting of the Minnesota chapters of the American Fisheries Society and the Society of Conservation Biology.
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APRIL 8, 2004 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A tenant at the Quad dorm reported an intoxicated student at 12:38 a.m.
INCIDENT NO. 2: A student was cited for an alcohol violation in Lourdes dorm at 10:20 p.m.
INCIDENT NO. 3: A supervisor at the Lourdes dorm requested assistance from security guards concerning an alcohol violation.
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22-hour delay for ballot countWINONA, Minn., April 8, 2004 -- The opening of the electronic ballot box in the Winona State University Student Senate elections will be delayed until 22 hours after polls close, student President Michael Hofland, who is administering the election, announced. The procedure will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, he said. "We were unable to schedule a time to meet during Friday afternoon or evening due to the election judges' work schedules and religious / family obligations, April 9 being Good Friday," Hofland said. "As these election proceedings are very important, it is essential to have as many of the election judges present as possible." He invited candidates and the public to witness the procedure.
Hofland had been under pressure for immediate opening of the ballots at noon, Friday, when balloting ends -- especially after a four-day delay in announcing returns in the recent constitutional referendum. In a prepared statement Hofland acknowledged the desirability of prompt reporting, saying it seemed better to do it on Saturday during a Christian holiday period than waiting to next week: "We want to count the ballots as soon as possible." |
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Justin
Jelinek
Ezra
Kazee
Tristan
Preusse
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Background: Mismarked ballots being assessed
Background: Comment: No dallying
Background: Comment: Tarnished judgment
WSU basketball coach steps down| WINONA, Minn., April 8, 2004 -- After 12 years Winona State University women's basketball coach Terri Sheridan is leaving the bench. Sheridan said she will continue teaching and pick up administrative duties in the university's athletic department. |
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Sex offender in town: Be cautiousWINONA, Minn., April 8, 2004 -- With a convicted sex offender in town, campus security chief Don Walski cautioned Winona State University students to take precautions. The offender, Andrew Lawrence Bailey, living in the 800 block of W. Fifth St.reeet, was released two years ago after serving time for crimes against women from 16 to 19. The women all were acquaintances, but Walski advised dorm students nonetheless to take no chances: "Students who try to sneak in guests, prop doors open, or do not lock their doors are not doing much to help with safety related issues." Walski said he considcrs Winona State dorms safe, but he added: "They are only as safe as students make them."
Reporter: Rachel Cherry
Background: Police post sex warning
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APRIL 8, 2004 |
BASEBALL (MEN'S): Bemidji State 3, WSU 2; Bemidji Stae 8, WSU 5.
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): Concordia St. Paul 1, WSU 0; Concordia of St. Paul 4, WSU 0. SMU 2, Gustavus Adolphus 1.
TENNIS (MEN'S): WSU 5, Empria State 4.
TENNIS (MEN'S): SMU 6, Georgian Court 3.
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No policy on bridge as a drunk trapWINONA, Minn., April 8, 2004 -- The Highway 43 bridge connecting Winona and Wisconsin might seem a likely hotbed for drunken driving arrests during Winona and Wisconsin bar's 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. last calls. But it's not, according to Deputy Police Chief Paul Bostrack. Vehicles are not pulled over for the sole purpose of checking whether a driver is intoxicated, according to Bostrack. "There'd have to be another violation or particular reason why these vehicles are being pulled over," said Bostrack about the bridge, which ends in Winona at the intersection of Fourth and Winona streets. Bostrack continued, "A lower standard does not exist for somebody that may happen to be driving across the Highway 43 bridge for justifying stopping that vehicle."
The area is often watched late at night by officers, not necessarily because of drunk drivers but because it is a high traffic area, said Bostrack. "The bridge is a high traffic area É that can be watched more and patrolled more than quieter areas, but the bridge is an area that is not assigned to officers to watch," said Bostrack. "There are times of the night obviously when there is a greater potential for, say, people coming back and possibly intoxicated, and officers tend to watch those areas, whether it's the interstate bridge or the main roads through town or some of the bypasses around town that people tend to take."
Rertired Deputy Chief Don Walski, who served on Winona's police force from 1978 to 2003, said that some officers would watch the bridge but at their own discretion. "It was never an assigned area," said Walski. "Some officers would do it and some wouldn't. It was an officer preference type thing," said Walski. Some other officers, he said, would choose to focus on other areas, such as the bar district, or other illegal activities, such as burglary. Walski was one officer who would monitor the bridge, watching from Winona Street. "If you park behind the stop sign, you can see up to the top of the bridge," said Walski, elaborating that bridge's lights and height make it easy to watch for vehicles that are weaving across the center line. The length of visibility on the bridge also makes it easy to lock a radar gun on a vehicle to check for speeding violations, said Walski. "You don't have to follow them, basically," said Walski, who continued, "If they screwed up, they screwed up before they got to the bottom of the bridge."
It would be a massive job to tabulate the drunken driving arrest records at the bottom of the bridge. "That'd be almost impossible," said Walski. How many? "IÕd say not a lot," he said. Walski said he wrote between 50 and 80 DWI tickets a year when he worked the night shift. Bostrack agreed the the number of bridge arrests would be difficult to find. "It would be a guess. A lot of times the officer may or may not see them coming across the bridge and whether or not they did, who knows," said Bostrack. "They could be stopped blocks away from the bridge after they had passed it and the officer may or may not even know that they had come across the bridge."
The bridge, however, may receive special monitored during safe and sober programs, in which officers from multiple departments crack down on driving violations. One of these programs was performed between 11 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. on a Saturday night in 1994 or 1995, according to Walski. Twenty to 25 police officers took part on a night that coincide with the Catfish Days festival in Trempealeau, Wis. Roadblocks were placed at the Winona end of the bridge and all vehicles crossing into Minnesota were stopped. "We had 12 DWIs that night," said Walski, adding that other violations were also found in the 300 to400 cars that weere checked, such as for having open alcohol bottles in vehicles. Walski was actually surprised that only 12 DWI arrests were made that night. He said that in many cars everyone was drunk except for the sober designated driver.
Reporter: Ty Gangelhoff
La Crosse hurdler to attend WSULA CROSSE, Wis., April 7, 2004 -- A state prep performer in the 100-meter hurdles, Jessica Devine, announced she has chosen Winona State for college and will continue her work in track and field. Devine, of Logan High in La Crosse, has second-place and fourth-place fnishes in the Wisconsin Division I championships.
Treasurer hopeful cites experienceWINONA, Minn., April 7, 2004 -- In her bid to be Student Senate treasurer at Winona State University, junior Crystal Zett points to her experience. Zett has been treasurer of Phi Theta Chi. If she wins the Senate treasurer job, she said she would like to work on helping university clubs get better organized and help them to be more aware of their budgets and how they can get the most out of the money they have. Zett said she's familiar with university business procedures and how to use field purchase orders and special requests. As treasurer, she would be one three salaried Senate executives. The treasurer position pays $2,100.
In all, Zett said, she two years of experience as the PhiTheta Chiu treasurer. Also, she said she's a well organized person. Zett said she is approachable and would be able to work well with other members of the Senate. What about her commitments to Phi Theta Chi as vice presidnt next year? "I don't see any conflicts in being treasurer of Student Senate and being vice president of Phi Theta Chi next year. The sororityÕs business meetings are held on Sunday nights. I know when it came to budget and special requests that I would not be able to make decisions on my sorority as treasurer of Senate."
Zett said she is concerned with rising tuition. But, she said, she understands that there needs to be a balance between tuition increase and what is offered to students by the university in turn.
To get the word out that she is running and to get people aware of her campaign Zett is talking to people she knows. She is also handing out and putting up flyers, she said. Zett said she would like to see people vote and feels it is important that students are aware of what each candidate stands for and what they would like to do in office.
Zett, a junior business administration major, is involved in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and has been a member of Phi Theta Chi for three years.
Reporter: Linday Bauer
Background: The ballot
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ESCAPE TO WISCONSIN
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis., April 7, 2004 -- If you want a cool brewski in this river village, chances are a college student will be pulling the tap. At the Golden Frog, three of seven bartenders are Winona State students. The Monarch has a 12 part-time cooks, servers and bartenders, all of whom are Winona State students. Only doesn't have a tradition of college help. Blaine Kadlec, a cook and bartender-in-training at the Monarch for almost a year. Kadlec asked around Fountain City for a job after failing to find one in Winona. A friend helped get his cooking position at the Monarch. Kadlec doesn't mind the commute saying the seven-minute drive is hardly noticeable. Kadlec also enjoys the Monarch's management. "I've never really had bosses that are as approachable as the two are here," said Kadlec.
Laurie Laska, business manager at the Monarch, has had good things to say about college students. "We have a good group of kids," she said. "They're here generally two or three years.". Laska thinks student schedules work well with the tavern's. "It works well I think, because they have a lot of flexibility. A lot of them stay for the summer too, which is nice," said Laska. She noted that the tavern hasn't had to advertise position openings in newspaper classifieds for a few years. "We normally advertise through word of mouth," said Laska. A large part of this word of mouth advertising is through employees. For example, Kadlec helped his girlfriend, girlfriend's roommate, a friend, and his little brother get a job at the tavern.
Students choose to bartend in Wisconsin for various reasons. Erin Perrault, a senior studying business at Winona State, has tended bar at the Golden Frog for two years. She got her job through a friend. "I never really looked in Winona for a bartending job," said Perrault, who is happy at the Frog. "I like the customers. I've just gotten to know them really well and it's just a fun job," said Perrault. Mary Fanning, a Winona State senior psychology student, has been a bartender for three years, the last of which has been at the Monarch. Fanning chose to work at the Monarch for many reasons: "I'm originally from Wisconsin, and I just love the Monarch. I'm a Packer fan and I'm Irish so I meet all the requirements." She chuckles about the Irish connection, noting the bar's Irish theme.
Joe's Place, on Highway 35, is a different kind of place. Owner Joe Conrad has never been a college bartender there in his 19 years. "It's not a big operation. It's pretty small time," said Conrad. Conrad himself tends bar and he has three part-timers. No students have ever applied, he said, but it probably wouldn't make any difference. His turnover rate is also low, Conrad said. About his part-timer helpers, he said: "They've been doing it a long time."
Student bartenders see notable differences between Wisconsin and Winona bars. "The biggest thing for here is the lack of college kids. You won't see the mass amount of college kids like you do at the downtown bars," said Kadlec about the Monarch. "There's a lot more families and older people. It's a good mix. There's a little bit of every age in here." Perrault agreed: "The atmosphere is a lot different. There's hardly any college students that come out. It's a more local crowd. During the summer we get a lot of river traffic, people coming off the river," said Perrault about the Golden Frog.
Reporter: Ty Gangelhoff
Hopeful seeks to "make difference"WINONA, Minn., April 7, 2004 -- Sophomore Kari Lynn Winter, who is running for the Student Senate at Winona State University, sees the Senate as a club, albeit an important one. "I want to be in a club that affects everyone on the university campus," Winter said in an interview. "I would like to get to know a lot more people and feel like I can make a difference." Winter said that the three years she served on her high school student council gave her relevant experience. Winter said that she will be a positive addition to the Student Senate: "A fresh face is always a good thing."
Winter, 19, a freshman political science major and women's studies minor, from Galena, Ill., said she is ready to deal with issues. She said that she has paid close attention to most major campus issues. Winter said that she was against the now-dead College Republicans flag project. "If a flag in the classroom is going to make some students uncomfortable, then just leave it out," Winter said. Winter said, also, she opposes purchasing the old Lincoln School site for university parking. "I do not agree with that because it is going to be so expensive," Winter said of the $1.3 million project. "I would rather not do that." Winter said she does not have any opinions on the New University plan because she does not know what currently is going on with it. She opposes tuition increases: "I will do what I can to keep tuition down. I think tuition cost discourages a lot of students from coming to college."
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Winter said that she has been talking to everyone she knows to get the word out about her candidacy and to vote. Winter said her close friends and roommate are helping. Winter has hung flyers in the Prentiss-Lucas and Sheehan dorms, as well as in Kryzsko Commons. She said that her main challenge is that she has never held a position on on the Senate: "People just don't know who I am. People may just simply vote against me because I have never been on Student Senate and my opponents have." Winter is a member of the Winona State sign language club and is working with other students on re-instating the campus journalism / photojournalism club.
Reporter: Anne Jungen
Background: The ballot
WELLNESS CENTER. Like half a doughnut around WSU's Memorial gym. The architect's rendering includes a prominent flag display.Wellness price tag soaringWINONA, Minn., April 7, 2004 -- The proposed Winona State University wellness center will cost at least $5 million more than originally expected and perhaps $8 million more. When first proposed, the cost was pegged at $2 million. Now it's projected at $7,061,025 and rising. Nick Hartlep, chair of the all-university Wellness Committee, blamed the increasing price of steel. Too, the center began as a small project, but as additions were added onto the design of the center, the price went up, Hartlep said. The design is at 90,900 square feet but not final. Hartlep said he hopes the design for the center is final by April 23, his last scheduled meeting with David Holstrum, the head architect of the center. As proposed, the building will be attached to the south end of Memorial Hall to Howard Street, where a children's playground is now located.
How expensive could the stucture end up being? Jim Schmidt, vice president of university advancement, expects about $10 million. He said that he is looking for private donors. Schmidt said that before the center is constructed, the committee would have to know exactly how much money has been raised from private donors and other revenue sources. "We wonÕt be able to break ground without a financing plan," Schmidt said. If the money to fund the center is not covered by donors, Hartlep said he thinks student fees may be involved. Said Schmidt: "At this point, I would not rule out a combination of private giving and student fees." Schmidt said that if student fees are involved, the committee would discuss it with Student Senate.
Schmidt said that he hopes construction of the center would start in spring 2006 and be completed within a year. The center will include an indoor track, basketball courts, an aerobic exercise room, weight rooms, therapy rooms, an athlete hall of fame, intramural sports offices, classrooms and offices for administrative faculty. If space allows, the center will also have additional health services and counseling center offices and be open to faculty, staff and students. Schmidt said that Winona State students have been asking for a wellness center for a long time. "The issue has been around for at least five years," Schmidt said. In March 2003, the Wellness Center committee surveyed 2,227 students for their input on the center. Of those students, 792 students wanted additional cardio-vascular equipment, 674 wanted a weight area, and 623 wanted an indoor track. |
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Reporter: Anne Jungen
Background: $8 million wellness center for WSU
Ed candidate: Involvement neededWINONA, Minn., April 7, 2004 -- A junior seeking an education college seat on the Student Senate, Lauren Murphy, said she's running to get more Winona State University students involved. Murphy, a junior majoring in education and special-ed, said she wants students to participate more in activities and to voice their opinions on current university issues, she said. "Unless students voice their opinion and stand strong, nothing will happen," she said. Murphy added that administrators won't recognize what the students want unless they stand up for their beliefs. She said that she plans to develop a close relationship with the largest education club, the Education Minnesota School Program, and provide information to and from the Student Senate. Murphy said that she wants the position because she wants to make sure that education is not forgotten. "With the New University planning, there are a lot of issues in the college of education that need to be changed," she said.
Murphy said that she wants to address problems that students may have with the education college. "I want to make sure that the problems that students in education have with the College of Education are taken care of in the upcoming years, especially with the New University plan coming into action," she said. Murphy said that current issues in the College of Education are the need for more hands on experience and behavior management classes, the lack of classes and admissions issues. She said that she wants to make sure that the studentÕs needs and ideas are not neglected.
Murphy is a co-founder of Club Red, a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, a Bible study leader for the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Education Minnesota School Program and the golf team. Murphy said that she thinks it is sad that the campus is fighting over the flag issue. Murphy said that she thinks it is important to represent the country and to display the flag. Murphy is the only student running for the position of College of Education senator.
Reporter: Kelly Joyner
Background: The ballot
WSU SECURITY
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APRIL 7, 2004 | INCIDENT NO. 1:Guards assisted police at 1:35 a.m. with a student who reported that she had been threatened earlier regarding an off-campus incident.
INCIDENT NO. 2: A student was found with alcohol in a vehicle in a campus parking lot at 7:15 p.m.
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APRIL 7, 2004 |
BASEBALL (MEN'S): Gustavus Adolphus 15, SMU 2; Gustavus Adolphus17, SMU 9.
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): Gustavus Adolphus 4, SMU 2 (10 inings).
TENNIS (MEN'S): Grove City 7 SMU 2.
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New senator seeks election to postWINONA, Minn., April 7, 2004 -- A Winona State sophomore, appointed to the Student Senate in March, Erin Feger, said she is running for a Senate seat now because she is concerned about the progress of university. "I want to get involved and stay involved," Feger said. "I'm not passive." Feger has been a member of the Senate public relations committee. said. "I know that part of my job is to keep open channels of communication with students so I can accurately represent their views." Feger believes that rising tuition is a necessary evil: "My view is that tuition should not drop because Winona State should not sacrifice quality for cheaper cost." Although Feger has firm views, she said she doesn't have a concrete agenda for the election campaign under way this week. "So far I've been doing what people want me to do -- I'm a new senator," Feger said.
Feger expects to get the word on her candidacy out by posting bills and enlisting the help of her roommate, who is also vying for a seat on the Senate. She believes herself to be a good candidate because she has a background in politics: "I have little experience as a Senate member, but I attended meetings throughout the year and have experience from high school too." Feger said that she won't be discouraged or drift away if she doesn't have a seat on next year's Senate: "I'll put up some posters and run, but if I don't get elected, I'll still work with my committee and attend meetings."
Reporter: Nathan Bortz
Background: The ballot
Finke a shoo-in? He'd rather notWINONA, Minn., April 7, 2004 -- Student presidential candidate Dusty Finke at Winona State University is not pleased to be running unopposed. "Contested campaigns bring out great issues," said Finke, who has spent the current year as student vice president. He said unopposed races and a lack of candidates for some posts is an "on-going problem." Some of the blame, he said, rested on the old Student Senate constitution that was replaced this spring." The constitution we have now is much more student friendly and will hopefully make it easier for students to get involved with the Senate," he said.
The new constitution, which Finke helped draft, gives more power to students to replace senators who resign in mid-term. But the constitution's intent, to restore confidence in student government as representative and to encourage participation isn't showing yet. There are fewer candidates for sophomore and education Senate seats. About the presidency, Finke said: "I'm upset that the position is unopposed." Finke, though, that he too was hesitant about running:"It's tons of work, but I couldn't step away. I have to do my duty for students."Vacancies left over from the spring elections, under way now, will be open to candidates in a fall election. Also on the ballot will be nine Senate postions, three for incoming freshman, two grad students and four at-large positions. |
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Reporter: B.J. Puttbrese
Background: Finke: Students can affect ballots
Background: The ballot
COMMENT:
WSU STUDENT ELECTIONS
NO DALLYING ALLOWED
As it should, the new Winona State University Student Senate constitution requires that election results be reported to the Senate at its next meeting. This does not mean, however, that the results need to be delayed for several days after balloting in the current election ends at noon on Friday. The results should be announced promptly as soon as feasible after polls close.
The practice of prompt reporting is a wise American tradition. The longer that ballots sit around, whether in a supposedly sealed box or on a supposedly secure computer server, the more likely there will be suspicions about election misdeeds. This risk is especially high with the Student Senate, whose agents serve as election judges.
This a critical time for the Senate to rebuild its wobbly credibility with students. The new Constitution was a good start. So is the quality of recent leadership and the candidates on the ballot. Please don't risk it all by even one moment of dallying in announcing the results. |
Background: Comment: Delaying the vote
Background: Verbatim: New constitution
I would like to run the treasurer's position next year. I know I would be a good choice for this position. I have been the treasurer of student clubs for the past two years, when I was in Malaysia. In addition, I joined a number of activities and be in the leadership positions most of the time in Malaysia. Beside that, I did learn how to manage the account and budget wisely. The accounting classes that I had before are my strong strengths to support me to be the treasurer of Student Senate. As an international student, I would like to represent the International students and get involved to the Student Senate. I would like to build the relationship of international club, cultural diversity committee between the American. Although majority decisions are important, minority decisions are important too. Therefore, I will help the minority decisions to solve the problem and hear the voices of different people. In addition, I would like to help the international students get involved of Student Senate activities.State. | |
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COMMENT: FEMINISM AMOK
LATTER-DAY MCARTHYITES
In the 1950s, in a regretted period in our history, the McCarthyites saw a Communist behind every billboard and two behind every bush. Today this kind of zealotry manifests itself occasionally in extremists in the feminist movement. The most wild-eyed and radical of the bra-burners see sexism even where it isn't.
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In a recent letter to the Winonan opinion page, Winona State University senior Erin Kevin, who's specializing in women's studies, criticized the CyberIndee for posting a photo of a semi-clad woman. The women was photographed in an artistic pose for an advanced photography student as part of a class project. Kevin pulled no punches: "The intention of the photo online was clearly not artistic but to embarrass and degrade a woman."
Kevin is entitled to a wrong opinion, as is anyone. But she would be well advised to rein in her public utterances to avoid unsupportable and embarrassing pretensions that she has a pipeline into somebody else's motivation. She can guess and hypothesize until the cows come in but come no nearer the truth at twilight than when she began. |
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Feminist defends ovaries metaphorWINONA, Minn., April 7, 2004 -- The co-director of a Winona State University production of the feminist play "That Takes Ovaries" said it's wrong to criticize the title as tasteless. Erin Kevin, a senior in women's studies, called the title "a play on words, stemming from the popular phrase 'that takes balls' that men use to involve their anatomy with their congratulations and pride for one another when a brave or bold act is performed." In a letter the Winonan opinion page, Kevin referred to the book "That Takes Ovaries" by Rivka Solomon, which tells about bold women whose stories are designed to empower young women. Kevin's play is drawn from the book. Said Kevin: "If you think that empowering young women and girls to be strong and powerful is tasteless, you have a bigger problem than I can solve in an editorial." Campus criticism has grown since a CyberIndee commentary that ovaries are as tasteless as balls as a metapahor for empowerment.
Background: Comment: Tasteless feminism
Colleges escaping further cutsST. PAUL, Minn., April 6, 2004 -- Higher-educaton funding so far has survived the Legislature without cuts from the amounts proposed by Gov.,Tim Pawlenty. There are no cuts in either a bill that cleared the Senate Finance Committee on Monday or in a bill that passed the House last week. The stage is now set for a mega-conference committee to settle the differences between the House and Senate on the entire budget. Higher-ed leaders are pleased so far, noting that most state agencies are taking a 3 to 4 pecent cut to make up for the $160 million shortfall in state revenues. Faculty lobbyist Russ Stanton said there are good provisions in the bills. The House bill allows the state universities to develop applied doctoral programs. The Senate bill appropriates $1.4 million for a loan forgiveness program for low-income nurses, he said. The Senate bill, also, allows undocumented students to attend Minnesota colleges at resident tuition rates, he said.
Hello! Since my first year of college has already flown by and I now realize that I hardly know anything about what our Student Senate had done in the last year, I figured it was time for a change. I do not have as much experience in the Senate as the other candidates but I will be able to bring fresh ideas and a new attitude to the group. The students at Winona State should be made more aware of what their Senate is doing for them, and the Senate should represent the studentÕs views. If elected I will do my best to get the Winona State campus more involved in the Senate.s decisions. A strong base can be built with our sophomore class and that base should continue to get stronger throughout our years here at Winona. As a Political Science major (with the hopes of one day becoming a Lobbyist) I feel that I would make an excellent addition to the WSU Student Senate. I've had valuable experiences by being an active member of the American Sign Language Club and a weekly a reporter for the Winonan. Because of the Winonan, IÕve attended many campus club and organization events, which I feel is important because Student Senate representatives should know first hand what many of the WSU groups do. If elected, I guarantee that IÕll be a dedicated representative who will really make beneficial changes for the students at Winona State. | |
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My name is Crystal Zett and I would like to be the Treasurer of Student Senate next year. I would like this position to become more involved in campus issues. It would also provide me with more knowledge about the university itself and the issues pertaining to it. I know I would be a good choice for the position. I have been Treasurer of a student club for the past two years, and will hopefully be becoming the Vice President next year. Because of being part of a student club, I know how important it is for clubs/students to have access to their accounts and use their money wisely. I also know how frustrating things can be when you donÕt know how to use your account or the policies and procedures involved. I would be able and very willing to help students with the use of their accounts. I would probably even learn something in the process as well. I have also attended the treasurer workshops that Senate has put on and been involved in writing my clubs budget. I am very organized, a fast learner, and willing to ask for help if I need it. I would be a great asset to Student Senate, being able to bring new and fresh ideas to the table. | |
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APRIL 6, 2004 |
BASEBALL (MEN'S): WSU 10, MSU-Mankato 6; MSU-Mankato 12 WSU 4. Viterbo 12, SMU 10. Named Northern Sun player of the week was WSU outfielder Ben Vazquez.
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU 1, St. Cloud State 0; St. Cloud State 1, WSU 0. Named Nothern Sun player of the week was WSU second-base player Kristin Noble, Named Northern Sun pitcher ofte week was WSU's Elissa Wisniewski.
GOLF (MEN'S): Missouri Western Invitational (final day): WSU 585 (3rd).
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Ballot error halts WSU electionWINONA, Minn., April 6, 2004 -- Early ballots in theWinona State University student elections were declared invalid when officials discovered a ballot error that called up the wrong candidates online for senior, junior and sophomore senators. The voting, which began at noon, was stopped, said Student Senate spokesperson Aubrey Shermock. Voting resumed at 4 p.m. "E-mails are being sent out to inform students of the change," Shermock said, "and students who had already voted are getting a second e-mail asking them to re-vote."
This was the error: When voting, students were told to select their class, which many inferred to mean their current status as, for example, sophomore. But by doing so students actually were presented with candidates for the next higher class, sophomores, for example, being given the junior candidates. Said Shermock: "The constitution committee is very sorry for the inconvenience that has occurred and are doing the best to get the election up and running again." Voting continues to Friday.
WSU profs question chancellor's performanceWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2005 -- The Winona State University Faculty Senate unanimously voted to hold a forum about the job performance of state Chancellor James McCormick. Political science prof Matt Bosworth expressed concern whether the four-year univertisties in the 52-campus state system are being adequately served: "Although he is a representative of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, we need to look at if the chancellor has been serving our best interests." Faculty Senate President Mary Kesler said that the chancellor purposely avoided her questions at a recent contract negotiation meeting. The chancellor seemed to favored the two-year institutions over the universities in the discussions, Kesler said. "Some two-year colleges are coming out with new majors, such as an associate in science in biology, but I don't know where they are going with that," said Kesler.
Reporter: Amber Dulek
Finke: Students can affect ballotsWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2004 -- The only candidate for student president at Winona State University, Dusty Finke, wants to nurture more student participation. "Student participation is the Number One improvement needed on campus," Finke said, noting that this is an election year. More student participation in the election process could help influence legislators on tuition, he said. Finke said he sees a possibility for Student Senate meetings to include public forum time for students to voice their concerns and opinions on important issues. Finke, who helped create the campus online voting system, said he would like to increase the voter turnout in local and general elections. On campus, the last student ballot had a record turnout of 900-plus.
Finke, who will be in his fifth year at Winona State in the fall, is a double major in history and law with a minor in political science. Finke said he has many qualities that he thinks will make him a good president for WSU Student Senate. He had been on the Senate for two years, one year as the wellness committee chair and this year as vice president. Finke belongs to the campus history and the law and society clubs.
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If elected president, Finke said he would work to improve relationships among the state universities. "A strong and level-headed president is needed here at WSU in order to improve relationships and help improve the MSUSA organization as a whole," Finke said. He noted that he has been active in the Minnesota State University Student Association for two years. Providing stable and experienced leadership to the Senate also is a main goal, he said. It is a fact that Finke will be the longest serving member of Senate when the fall comes.
Finke feels tuition is an important issue: "While high quality education is an extremely important goal, affordability should be Winona States UniversityÕs Number One priority." Finke said that the university has a duty to the state and the surrounding communities to educate and enlighten the students. "They need to strive to make education available for students of any economic background," Finke said.
How will Finke connect with the students? He plans on getting in touch with campus organizations, including student clubs and residence halls.
Reporter: Dana Zuhlke
Background: The ballot
Verbatim: Finke in his own words
WSU hires chief recruiter in-houseWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2004 -- Winona State University has hired a new admissions director from its own ranks. Carl Stange, a Winona State grad, will take over for Doug Schacke the first of June. Schacke, at Winona State four years, said the transition will go almost unnoticed. "Carl has been here for 20-some years," said Schacke. "He knows this institution inside and out. We'll be working together to make sure everything leading up to and after June 1 will run smoothly." In the meantime, Stange will continue his duty as assistant director.
Reporter: Carmell Loosbrock
Background: Search down to three
City cedes streets for WSU stadium
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My name is Rotney OÕShea and I am running for Student Vice President and Student Senior Senator. I think there are many valid reasons I am a good candidate for this position. I underestimated the value of being involved in the student senate during my early years in college, as many students do. However, I gradually became involved in more and more clubs and became aware of important issues on campus. For instance, the potential budget cuts are likely to limit enrollment of minority students. Issues like this inspired me to be involved in ways of which my voice can be heard. I myself, am part of the minority by coming from a diverse background, with English, Peruvian and Irish descent. I have also traveled the world, visiting 25 different countries, in doing this I have been exposed to many rich and poor parts of the world. These encounters have challenged my values and beliefs, making me a more knowledgeable person about the world than the average. I strongly believe that challenge leads to growth. Therefore, by holding the Vice President position and challenging the student body to become involved, I can contribute to the growth of the University as a whole in the process. I personally feel that this University has given me three years of great experience. Therefore, if I am elected I will give my time and effort to this position in representation of the student body. | |
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10 WSU profs make ballotWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2004 -- After sorting through glitches in a new online nominations process, the Winona State University student Academic Affairs Committee accepted 10 nominees for its professor of the year award. With their academic discipline and years at Winona State, the nominee are:
Aimee Dobbs (history), three yearsAndy Ferstl (physics), four yearsFred Lee (political science), 13 yearsRita Rahoi-Gilchrest (speech), three yearsDouglas Hayes (English), three yearsMichael Markegard (math), two yearsBarry Peratt (math), nine yearsMark Norman (sociology), nine yearsEllen Severson (masscom), four yearsPenny Warner (education), four years
The names appear on the student government spring ballot. Tim Donahue, chair, called the committee to resolve glitches in the online nominating process, which was open to all students. Write-in nominations used a variety of spellings for names. Donahue said the problem might be corrected in the future with drop-down menus. Some members called for limiting the award to profs who hadn't won before or limiting nominees to once every three years, but the proposal was defeated.
Reporter: Dana Zuhlke
Finally, city OKs WSU bannersWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2004 -- A routine request from Winona State University to stretch banners across Main and Huff streets, which had been stalled as a city hostage in the campus flag debate, was approved by the City Council. The banners will go up the week of June 14 for an alumni reunion. At the height of the flag controversy, the city voted 5-2 to deny the univerity request unless the university went along with a campus Republican plan for a flag in every classroom.
Background: Krueger flag decision this week
Background: Street banner ban constitutional?
Don't ask, don't tell: Baseball too?WINONA, April 5, 2004 -- Apparently the Winona State University varsity baseball has players who have flaunted the student-athlete code of conduct and failed to inform Coach Kyle Poock when they run afoul of the police. Winona County District Court records show that nine players have been ticketed or arrested this school year, yet Poock recalls knowing of only five cases in the two years he has been coach. The student-athlete code is specific:
"With any misconduct, you must immediately notify your head coach or assistant coach. You must notify these individuals within 48 hours after your arrest or charges / complaints have been filed against you."
The code identifies unacceptable misdeeds, including
illegal drug use, minor consumption, drunken driving and misdemeanors. Court documents identify these baseball players in trouble with the law since this school year:
Matthew Bowe
Josh Schultz
Ryan Manske
Aaron Steffel
Josh Maggert
Adam Osborn
Corey Purkat
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Loud party, Sept. 23
Loud party, Sept. 23
Public consumption, Oct. 7
Disorderly conduct, Oct. 20
Marijuana possession, Nov. 20
Underage consumption, Dec. 30
Drunken driving, Jan. 29
Disorderly conduct, Feb. 4 |
Background: Baseball misdeed rates
Background: Comment: Right on, coach
Background: Almanac: Baseball rap sheet
Background: Almanac: Varsity comparison
Background: Almanac: Student-athlete code
Pentagon ponders "narrow draft"WASHINGTON, April 5, 2004 -- Faced with shortages of soldiers, especially in specialized fields, the Defense Department wants to draft skilled professionals into the military. Alyce Teel-Burton, a spokesperson for the Selective Service, which would administer the conscription, confirmed that plans are in the works for a "narrow draft." Targeted would be men with computer and linquistics skills. There has not been a comprehensive draft since the Vietnam war ended almost 30 years ago, although the military has had continuing programs to draft men in medical fields. A general draft again? That discussion, say sources, won't occur until after the November election.
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EARLIER NOTES | GEOSCIENCE: Cathy Summa, re-elected chair for second term in 2004, will face re-election in 2007 of she chooses to go for a third term.Reporter: Anne Jungen
BIOLOGY: Botanist Carol Jefferson, at Winona State since 1976, plans to retire in two years.
BIOLOGY: Larry Reuter is in his eighth year as department chair.Reporter: Amy Baumgart
SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK: Profs Ron Stevens, on the faculty since 1968, and Jim Reynolds, since 1969, are in their final semester before retiring.
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Veep hopeful: Clubs need visibilityWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2004 -- The chair of the student Academic Affairs Committee, Tim Donahue, has declared his candidacy for Student Senate vice president. Donahue, a sophomore studying geology and political science, said a major goal would be to improve student participation in clubs. He has suggested that there be an online unified club schedule for students so they can see when organizations meet. "I also want students to participate with the outside community," said Donahue. He said that he would like to see more students helping out with organizations like Habitat for Humanity. He said it's hard for students to get information about these organizations on campus. Donahue also wants a weekly schedule of events in the Student Union.
Donahue is in his second term with Senate. Last year he was an at-large senator. This year he is the Academic Affairs committee chair. Donahue also is a part of the New University planning and is on the revenue fund advisory committee of the Minnesota Student Univerity Student Association, the only Winona State student on this committee. As vice president he would easrn $2,100. Also seeking the position are Rotney O'Shea and Ryan Predmore.
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Why is he running? "I am the best leader for the students and organizations," Donahued said. He feels that his only obstacle in campaigning will be connecting with the students. "I see one of the only ways to connect with students and let them know who I am is to go door to door in the dorms and meet people," Donahue said. He also said he plans on talking to different organizations and clubs on campus.
On issues, Donahue said he had many stances. When the flag issue arose, he said he initially supported it, until things got messy. This is when he withdrew his support. Donahue said he agrees with the new changes in the new student Constitution, although disagrees with a provision that allows only Senate members to chair committees. Donahue said he felt that the chairships should go to the best person for the job, whether a senator or not.
Donahue said he believes in reducing tuition. He said that tuition issues must be addressed at the state level and changes must be made there. By the time tuition questions get to the campus level, there isn't much that can be done, he said. By getting students to contact their legislators and rallying for tuition decreases, Donahue feels a decrease can occur.
Donahue said he wants to be a strong voice for the students. He said he wants them to feel that they can come to him whether they are involved on campus or not.
Reporter: Dana Zuhlke
Background: The ballot
Verbatim: Donahue in his own words
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APRIL 5, 2004 |
GOLF (MEN'S): Missouri Western Invitational: Nebraska Wesleyan 284 (1st), Missouri Western I 289 (2nd), WSU 291 (3rd). Washburn State 294 (4th), Rockhurt 296 (5th), Truman State 298 (6th), Missouri Southern 300 (7th), Central Missouri 302 (8th), Misouri Western II 308 (9th), Southwest Baptrist 309 (10th), UM-Crookston 311 (11th), Pittsburg State 320 (12th), Lincoln 329 (13th).
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): UW-River Falls 3, SMU 0; SMU 1, UW-River Falls 0.
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Maryville heading to "new level"WINONA, Minn., April 2, 2004 -- The possibilities of building the athletic department at Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo., is what drew her to accept a job as athletic director -- and leave St. Mary's in Winona after 19 years. Maryville is looking into putting all coaches on part time, pursuing a larger budget for the department, building a new fieldhouse and improving the existing athletic fields. "It's an opportunity where the school wants to take their sports to another level," Anderson said. "I am going to help with the resources to get it there." She will oversee the 12 varsity programs. Anderson has been with St. Mary's athletics longer than anyone else. "Now, when I go to Maryville, I'm going to have to ask all those questions instead of just knowing them," Anderson said. "But, in 19 years, I will have all the knowledge there that I do here."
Reporter: Anne Jungen
Background: No SMU external search
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